Job Title: Learning Disabilities Social Worker
Two Vacancies Available
Salary: £18,892 - £24,614 per annum, plus £1,824 Market Forces*
22.5 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood/County Hall, Worcester (South Team)
                 Parkside, Bromsgrove (North Team)
Permanent
 

The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic Social Workers to join our Learning Disabilities Service! Could that be you?

The Learning Disability team based in South & North Worcestershire are a team focused on supporting and empowering individuals to live their best lives possible. We do this by supporting Individuals to reach their goals and outcomes to maximise their quality of life.  Using a unique named worker model, you will have a caseload of individuals who you will work with consistently, promoting relationship-based practice and ensuring continuity for those you support. 

We work closely with our colleagues in health, commissioning, safeguarding and other partner agencies to create creative care plans, manage risk, and support people to be in control over their own lives.
  
We are passionate about the development of staff and are a supportive, dynamic, and person-centred team of practitioners. At present we have staff undertaking apprenticeships to become qualified social workers, staff completing their ASYE and those undertaking BIA training, as well as staff who run reflective sessions in particular areas of interest to them. We have an established career structure in place to help you get where you want to be in your career, for example The Aspiring Managers Programme. We encourage regular reflection with weekly reflective practice sessions and have access to the social work academy who offer a range of training opportunities. We also have practice educators in the team and regularly welcome students on placement.

About the role
Are you a highly motivated social worker with experience of strengths-based practice,  who is interested in furthering your professional development in a dynamic team by undertaking statutory social work?

Working in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and Community DOL’s, whist also referring and adhering to other areas of law such as the Mental Health Act 1983.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for the development of highly competent levels of skill in assessment, support planning, intervention, and evaluation through working in complex situations. The role includes working collaboratively with our Herefordshire & Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust colleagues, who provide specialist Learning Disability services across the County.

As a social worker within this team, you will need to have the ability to be creative, innovative and search for creative solutions. You will play a key role in improving Learning Disability services and outcomes for the people of North Worcestershire. You will bring a distinctive social and rights-based perspective to your work, through advanced relationship-based skills, with a focus on personalisation and follow the principles of the 3 Conversation Model. You will be supported in developing your analytical and professional judgement skills and application of a range of social interventions that promote independence.

Please specify whether you would like to apply for the North or South vacancy in your personal statement on your application.

If you would like any additional information or an informal discussion, please contact Natalie Lackenby (South Manager) on nlackenby@worcestershire.gov.uk, or Lynette Pearson (North Manager), at LPearson2@worcestershire.gov.uk. 

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage:

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
  
  

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed

Attached documents
Adults Social Worker JD PS.pdf
1. WCC Employee Benefits Doc.pdf